| Reviews for Dolorian's Voidwards |
| A journey through everything and nothing - 100% |
| Written by Vinter00
on April 13th, 2009
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| Dolorian are one of those special, untouchable bands that have perfected a style all their own. Voidwards is, in my opinion, their best offering. They seem to progress their songs in the direction that my mind expects, but without being predictable or stale. It's like taking a drug, more specifically, an opiate. Almost everything has a clean, delayed, psychedelic and depressing sound to it. It alienates the listener from reality. It forces the listener into seclusion. Everything seems so far away and without color and vibrancy. The drums compliment this with some very creative patterns. There are parts where the drums build up for a heavy bit which are extremely ominous and powerful, specifically the parts in Raja Naga - Rising. Even without the strings and vocals, the drums themselves would contain the listener. The vocals are mostly whispers, which may sound off on paper, but when you hear it for yourself, you will appreciate and understand the use of them. So after you've been secluded and just when you're ready to cease existence, the harsh, heavy parts kick in. Now the guitars are heavily distorted and the vocals are growled. These brief parts throughout the album almost shed light, but take it right away. Hopelessness returns again like a long lost friend. This is extremely powerful music that should only be listened to by those that can handle it. This is also not music for the typical doom metal fan. If I was asked to specify a genre for this music, I'd be at a loss. Sure, it shows some similarities to doom metal, but it also has its own unique and disturbing sound. This album is best listened to from start to finish, all in one sitting, though some standout tracks are; In the Locus of Bone, Ivory Artery, and Raja Naga - Rising |